Running, I understand, is the world’s most accessible and practiced sport. It is so because you don’t need much to run, and in many areas...

Among the victims was an eleven-year-old boy who was looking forward to new life as a student of Sidwell Friends, and to live in the...

What do I know about golf? Not much. What do I know about the resurrection of the dead? Not much. And what do I know about restorations?...

This past week has been incredibly awesome. Beginning on Sunday afternoon after worship, I spent some time at Savage Mill for the Chili...

Emptiness brings fullness, so says the Indigo Girls in their song "Hand Me Downs". On the surface, the idea of emptiness bringing...

It is an amazing story to hear that this fragile body with which we walk around - which is often beaten down with weariness, sickness and...

A few months ago, we were all grief-stricken with the shooting of Jewish worshipers in a Pittsburgh synagogue. We all wondered how one...

It was simply a coincidence. But it was also a coincidence that opened my eyes to an incredible depth of spirit, grace, and compassion. I...

We began our Lenten journey with the Ash Wednesday ritual of the imposition of Ashes on our foreheads. Throughout the world, millions of...

There’s a story about Alexander the Great. It is reported that when he was on his death bed, he called in his generals and told them...

Beginning in 1926, the month of February has been dedicated to the celebration of the achievements by people of African descent to the...

My first experience with Valentine’s Day was in boarding school. I knew just enough about Valentine’s Day during my first four years of...

Upon reading the Acts of the Apostles for our Wednesday Bible Study, lots of questions popped out of nowhere. "Have you ever felt like...

On Sunday, most Americans will gather with family and friends, and watch the Super Bowl. It should be an interesting football match...

A few days ago, we opened the office door to a visitor. The visitor, who isn’t a parishioner, walked up the stairs and when we both set...

I am always fascinated by the story of Joseph and his brothers. It is like looking at an old beautiful picture once again. I feel the...

Last Saturday, I had the privilege of sitting with everyone in the church, without vestments or clerical collar. I simply sat at the back...

I want to begin by wishing and every one of you a very Happy New Year. I pray for God’s blessings and favor upon you all this day, and...

A couple of days ago we celebrated Christmas - our special day - with family, friends and loved ones. Both the wrapped and unwrapped...

In a few days, many will gather to welcome members of our families into our homes, travel to be with families, and worship together with...